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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —It may be hot across Southwest Georgia, but a statewide conservation group says one of the coolest ways to beat the heat is on the Flint River.

Georgia Rivers is rolling out a series of guided paddle and kayak-fishing trips on the Flint River, including stretches close to Albany, along with multi‑day “camp and paddle” adventures later this year.

“When it comes to summertime in Georgia, there’s not much better than dipping your toes — or your whole body — in a Georgia river."

Kayak fishing on the Flint River near Thomaston

For paddlers looking for an easy road trip from Albany, Georgia Rivers has a kayak fishing trip on the Flint River near Thomaston scheduled for:

• Flint River (near Thomaston) – September 19–20

The kayak fishing adventures are led by American Canoe Association-certified kayak-fishing instructor Kendon Townsel, who offers tips and training to help anglers get the most from their time on the water.

“Fall Float on the Flint” between Albany and Bainbridge

Closer to home, one of the marquee trips is the Fall Float on the Flint, a multi‑day camp‑and‑paddle event that introduces paddlers to a scenic section of the river:

• Flint River “Fall Float on the Flint” (between Albany and Bainbridge) – October 9–11

The three‑day trip covers about 36 miles of the Flint:

• Playful shoals and abundant wildlife
• Beautiful limestone bluffs
• Clear blue‑hole springs along the way

Participants spend two nights camping at Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat in Newton:

• Meals catered by local restaurants and breweries
• Nightly educational programs about the river and the region

Registration for the fall multi‑day Flint River trip opens Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m. More details and sign‑up information are available here.

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